Combination tool

Abstract

A combination tool usable to couple between land vehicles or other objects is described, that is also usable to impact posts, such when constructing a fence. The combination tool can include a main body with a first end configured to impact a post, and a second end configured for coupling to a vehicle or other object. A restrainer pin detachably connected to the main body is usable to secure the combination tool to the object. The restrainer pin can also be used to engage a fence clip or similar flexible member, such as when constructing a fence. Additionally, the combination tool can include a ball hitch or similar protrusion for engagement with a tow vehicle or other object, and a platform or similar member for facilitating a user's access to the vehicles or other objects to which the combination tool is secured.

What is claimed: 
     
       1. A combination tool useable to form a fence, the tool comprising:
 a main body having a first end and a second end, wherein the main body comprises an orifice extending laterally therethrough, wherein the first end of the main body is configured to removably attach to a first movable object, and the second end of the main body is configured to removably attach to a second movable object; 
 a restrainer pin configured for insertion into the orifice, wherein the restrainer pin has a longitudinal opening at a first end of the restrainer pin, wherein the longitudinal opening extends longitudinally through at least a portion of the restrainer pin, wherein the longitudinal opening is adapted to receive an end of a flexible member so that movement of the restrainer pin while the flexible member is received therein moves the flexible member. 
 
     
     
       2. The combination tool of  claim 1 , wherein the main body comprises a cavity extending longitudinally from the second end of the main body, wherein the cavity is configured for receiving a fence post, wherein the cavity terminates with a solid portion for impacting the fence post. 
     
     
       3. The combination tool of  claim 2 , further comprising a platform disposed on the first end of the main body. 
     
     
       4. The combination tool of  claim 3 , wherein the platform comprises at least two grasping elements configured to facilitate manipulation of the combination tool with hands to impact the fence post, wherein the at least two grasping elements are located on opposite sides of the platform. 
     
     
       5. The combination tool of  claim 3 , wherein the platform comprises at least two slots configured to facilitate manipulation of the combination tool with hands to impact the fence post, wherein the at least two slots are located on opposite sides of the platform. 
     
     
       6. The combination tool of  claim 1 , wherein the restrainer pin is configured for insertion into the orifice to extend through the main body substantially perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the main body. 
     
     
       7. The combination tool of  claim 1 , wherein at least a portion of the restrainer pin adjacent to the first end of the restrainer pin comprises an outer diameter that is smaller than a second outer diameter adjacent to a second end of the restrainer pin. 
     
     
       8. The combination tool of  claim 1 , wherein the first movable object, the second movable object, or combinations thereof comprise a land vehicle. 
     
     
       9. The combination tool of  claim 1 , wherein the restrainer pin further comprises a first segment and a second segment disposed at an angle relative to the first segment. 
     
     
       10. The combination tool of  claim 9 , wherein the restrainer pin further comprises a lateral opening for receiving a securing member to maintain a connection between the restrainer pin and the main body. 
     
     
       11. A restrainer pin usable to form a fence, the restrainer pin comprising:
 an elongated body, having a first segment and a second segment, 
 wherein the first segment comprises a bore extending longitudinally through at least a portion of the first segment, wherein the bore is configured to engage an end of a flexible member; and 
 wherein the second segment is disposed at an angle relative to the first segment, wherein the second segment has a thickness sufficient to provide coupling between a hitch and a vehicle. 
 
     
     
       12. The restrainer pin of  claim 11 , wherein at least a portion the of first segment comprises an outer diameter that is smaller than the outer diameter of the second segment. 
     
     
       13. The restrainer pin of  claim 12 , wherein the first segment comprises a first end of the elongated body and the second segment comprises a second end of the elongated body, wherein the bore extends longitudinally through the first end of the elongated body and through at least a portion of the first segment.